Frosting

2

cups powdered sugar

3

tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

1

tablespoon amaretto

1

to 2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In food processor, place 1/3 cup of the almonds. Cover and process, using quick on-and-off motions, until almonds are ground. Chop remaining almonds; set aside.

Notes

Tips

Expert Tips

*To toast almonds, place in shallow pan. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.

Use 1/4 teaspoon almond extract and 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice mixed with 1 tablespoon water for the 2 tablespoons amaretto in the brownies. Use 1/8 teaspoon almond extract and 1 1/2 teaspoons maraschino cherry juice mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons water for the 1 tablespoon amaretto in the frosting.